Custom Medals
Custom Medals
Our medals are a cost-effective way of promoting your business. They are custom-made especially for you and your project. Your logo, design, choice of colour, finish, ribbon. Standard gold, silver, antique medal, die-cast, die-struck, brass – all available.
- Free artwork
- Thorough quality control
- Professional recommendation
- Responsible attitude for every business transaction
Order process and questions
Submit design
Submit your design ideas and details through our contact form below or by contacting our customer care team.
Initial estimate
We’ll provide you with an initial estimate and design proof within 24 hours of your submission.
Free revisions
If needed, we offer free revisions until we get the design exactly how you envisioned it.
Final approval
Lastly, once you approve your final proof and complete the final invoice payment we will send your project to production.
What is the minimum order amount?
We usually recommend starting at 100 pc. There are various price point breaks based on the quantity that provide some great savings.
How long is shipping and production time?
Production takes generally 3 weeks. Shipping time is 3-5 days.
What type of artwork files do you accept?
We prefer images to be in .EPS or .AI formats, if possible. Otherwise, we accept .JPG, .GIF, .PNG, .PPT, .DOC, .PDF, .BMP, .TIFF, .PSD and .CDR
What are your packing options?
Leather Box/ Plastic Box/ Paper Box/ Velvet Box etc.
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Custom Medals
Custom medals are a great way to show appreciation and recognition for someone’s achievements. They can be made to commemorate a special event and can be personalized with custom artwork or engraving. If you’re looking for a unique and thoughtful form of appreciation, custom medals are a perfect choice.
Medals are often given out at sports or other competitive events, as an appreciation for military service, public service, or other contributions to society. Custom medals are also a popular choice for promotional giveaways and corporate gifts.
The cost of custom medals can vary on various factors. What metal are they made of? What condition are they in? What or who is the portrayed subject? How rare is it? How old is it? Is it part of a series or a standalone custom medal? Is the medal certified by a reputable organization?
How are our custom medals made?
That really depends on the type but the whole process has some common points. The manufacturing process of a medal starts with a design process in our art department.
An artwork is proposed by our design team based on your exact specifications. The metal is first cut into the desired shape. Then, depending on your requirements, it goes through the specific process of customizing the medal.
Finally, a loop is added to the back or edge of the custom medal so a ribbon can be attached to it. And that’s it. Our final product.
Common features of medals
There are many different types of medals, but they all share some common features. Most medals are made from metal, often gold, silver, or bronze. They are usually circular in shape and have a raised design on the front. The back may be blank or engraved with other information.
History of medals
Medals have been used to commemorate important people, places, and events for centuries. The first recorded use of medals dates back to ancient Greece, where they were given to athletes during the Olympic Games.
The first metal medals were made of iron and brass. In the Middle Ages, medals were often made of gold and silver which is still, along with bronze, copper, or aluminum, standard today.
Early medals were often very simple. Modern customized medals are often much more complex and have a great number of details, elements and design combinations.
Medal types and categories
There are many types of medals depending on the manufacturing process, usage or other factors. Let’s go over a few of them.
Commemorative
Commemorative custom medallions are often given to people who have achieved something significant or have made a significant contribution to society. Special events can have their commemorative medals as well.
Functional
These medals are typically given to people for their service in the military, government, or other organizations. Functional medals can also be given to recognize achievement in academics, athletics, or other fields.
Numismatic or antique medals
These have a high historical, collector and even monetary value. The price of antique medals depends on their age, rarity, material and condition. If you think you may have a numismatic medal, have it appraised by a professional before engaging in some business with it.
Die struck medals
These are made by using a die to strike or stamp the metal with a predefined design. This creates very crisp, detailed and intricate designs and shapes and increases the medal’s value.
Die struck medals are usually made from brass, bronze, or copper but can be gold or silver-plated to give them a shiny finish. They are also more durable than other custom award medals.
Enamel medals
Enamel medals are made by coating the metal with enamel. It’s a quite difficult and time-consuming process which increases the durability as well as the cost.
There are two main types of enamel medals: soft enamel and hard enamel.
Soft enamel
Soft enamel medals are made by applying the enamel to the metal and then baking it. This process results in a softer finish.
Hard enamel
Hard enamel medals are made by first etching the design into the metal, filling it in with enamel and baking it multiple times. The result is a harder and more durable finish.
Sandblast enamel
Sandblast enamel medals are made by blasting a stream of sand at the metal. This process creates a matte finish and is typically used for medals that are not meant to be displayed. Sandblast enamel medals are less durable and tend to be less detailed in design.
Enamel custom insert medals
Custom-shaped insert medals have a custom-shaped enamel insert.
Wooden and glass custom medals
Wooden medals are less common than metal ones, but they can be just as beautiful as their counterparts. They are carved with beautiful patterns and then stained or painted. The fact that you don’t expect a wooden medal makes them so much more attractive and valuable. Glass medals are often made by hand and may be decorated with Swarovski crystals or other types of gemstones.
Engraving
Most medals can be engraved with text or images. The process of engraving medals is typically done by hand, but there are also some machine-engraved medals available on the market too.
There are two main types of engraving: intaglio and relief. Intaglio engraving is done by carving into the metal. Relief engraving is done by raising the metal around the design. This type of engraving is less detailed but can be easier to read.
Text engraving is usually done in a cursive or print font. Images can also be engraved onto medals
Medal ribbons
Ribbons are usually made from satin or grosgrain ribbon and are attached to the medallion using a metal clasp. Each colour has a different meaning based on local standards or even colour psychology. A red ribbon represents courage, a blue one represents loyalty, and a green neck ribbon represents hope.
Ribbons are usually made from satin or grosgrain ribbon and are attached to the medallion using a metal clasp. Each colour has a different meaning based on local standards or even colour psychology. A red ribbon represents courage, a blue one represents loyalty, and a green neck ribbon represents hope.
Military medals
Military medallions are awarded to members of the armed forces for bravery, heroism and other accomplishments while in service. Canada’s Victoria Cross and the USA’s Medal of Honor are the highest military honours of both countries.
Other common military medals include the Memorial Cross for soldiers who are wounded or killed in battle (Canada) or the Silver Star, which is awarded for bravery in combat (USA).
Conclusion
Hope you learned a lot about medals. Contact us if you need custom medals.